GET THE LOOK: 18 Stunning Prom Dresses Based On Red Carpet Trends

We remember prom like it was yesterday, and if there’s one thing we’d do differently, we would’ve all chosen a more fashion-forward dress to wear. Of course, it seemed stylish back then!

To help you avoid having a fashion faux pas at your own prom or wearing a dress you completely regret, we scoured the market for some of the most stylish dresses based on 2017’s biggest red carpet trends. Get ready to slay from head to toe!

Trend: BRIGHT WHITE

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It may not have been their wedding day, but stars made huge statements wearing white on the red carpet this year. Naomie Harris hit the Oscars red carpet in a strapless white Calvin Klein dress with a gorgeous train in tow.

See below for three white dresses we love for prom!

We love the mermaid fit of this gorgeous white dress, and it’s made with stretch knit to flatter any girl’s curves. Plus, the affordable price tag is on point!

We’re so used to seeing toned arms and shoulders on the red carpet that we were taken aback by the long sleeved dresses we saw this season. Chrissy Teigen and Ruth Negga both wore gowns with sleeves at the 2017 Oscars.

Dare (not) to bare arms at prom in one of these gorgeous dresses.

With its open back and fishtail hem, this Club L black maxi dress is the epitome of elegant chic. This dress is perfect for prom, and any prom girl’s budget since it’s under $50!

Best Supporting Actress winner Viola Davis deserved another award for the jaw-dropping, off-the-shoulder red Armani dress she wore to the 2017 Oscars. Red has always been one of our favorite colors to make a statement in.

We found three red dresses so you can make a grand entrance at prom.

This trumpet/mermaid gown may be available in twenty colors, but the red one is the true winner! The long train, front split and back cutout details take this dress to the next level.

Taraji P. Henson turned heads when she showed up on the red carpet at the 2017 Oscars wearing a navy velvet Alberta Ferretti gown with a plunging neckline.

Turn heads at prom with one of our dark and sultry picks.

This navy taffeta gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline is simply stunning! Fame and Partners makes each dress to order based on height and dress size (available in sizes 0-22). You can even customize by choosing an alternate color, adding a train and more!

Or all that shimmer and shines! Since metallics are trending for spring, you don’t have to wait until New Year’s Eve to pull out that sequined number. The fiercest red carpet example of this trend was Ruth Negga’s silver sequined custom Louis Vuitton dress at the 2017 Golden Globes.

Sparkle and shine at prom in one of these standout dresses.

Show a bit of leg in this sparkling stunner from Windsor! The ivory and gold sequins will keep you shining all night long at prom.

Available in sizes 2-20, this pink sheer illusion gown from Unique Vintage is designed with pink and silver embellishments and a flared chiffon skirt that will definitely crown you this year’s prom queen.